Geological background of Africa’s natural energy resources
https://doi.org/10.55959/MSU0579-9406-4-2024-63-6-100-113
Abstract
The article provides a comprehensive overview of the potential of energy resources of African countries based on geological prerequisites in the structure of sedimentary basins of the region. On the basis of numerous sources, the categorization of countries by the amount of hydrocarbon production, as well as by the size of resource potential of countries, has been carried out. For the largest countries in terms of production and reserves, a comparison is given with the main oil and gas basins, within which the producing fields are located and the main hydrocarbon reserves have been explored. In the context of the transition to renewable energy sources, the article examines African countries with high geothermal potential, such as Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, capable of meeting the demand for electricity and heat. Various directions of application of geothermal heat depending on the temperature of the coolant are considered. The article provides examples of successful application of modern digital technologies to identify promising sites for further research and operation.
About the Authors
N. N. Eremin
Lomonosov Moscow State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Nikolay N. Eremin
Moscow
K. A. Sitar
Lomonosov Moscow State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Ksenia A. Sitar
Moscow
E. I. Baranovskaya
Lomonosov Moscow State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Ekaterina I. Baranovskaya
Moscow
L. N. Orlova
Lomonosov Moscow State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Lyubov N. Orlova
Moscow
A. V. Korotaev
Lomonosov Moscow State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Andrey V. Korotaev
Moscow
A. G. Fesyun
Lomonosov Moscow State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Andrey G. Fesyun
Moscow
M. R Avdalyan
Lomonosov Moscow State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Mary R. Avdalyan
Moscow
S. A. Glukhova
Lomonosov Moscow State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Svetlana A. Glukhova
Moscow
B. V. Georgievskiy
JSC «Zarubezhneft»
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Boris V. Georgievskiy
Moscow
I. Yu. Grishin
Lomonosov Moscow State University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Igor Yu. Grishin
Moscow
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Eremin N.N., Sitar K.A., Baranovskaya E.I., Orlova L.N., Korotaev A.V., Fesyun A.G., Avdalyan M.R., Glukhova S.A., Georgievskiy B.V., Grishin I.Yu. Geological background of Africa’s natural energy resources. Moscow University Bulletin. Series 4. Geology. 2024;(6):100-113. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.55959/MSU0579-9406-4-2024-63-6-100-113
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